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Careers at Craneworks

Comprehensive crane services, including inspection and engineering services, to keep your equipment compliant, reliable, and mission-ready.

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What We Stand For

At Craneworks, every lift matters. For decades, we've helped defense, government, and industrial clients keep their cranes safe, compliant, and ready for the mission. Our people are the reason we can deliver on that promise, which is why we invest in their skills, their safety, and their careers. When you join Craneworks, you join a team that takes pride in doing the job right the first time.

Safety in every lift, every inspection, every day.

Integrity in our work and our word.

Craftsmanship backed by technical expertise.

Readiness for the missions we support.

Teamwork that gets the job done right.

Open Positions

We're looking for skilled technicians and mechanics who take pride in their craft and want work that makes a real difference. Our team supports critical defense and industrial operations across the region, in both field and shop environments. Explore our current openings below and find the role that fits your experience.

Senior Mobile Crane Technician

Location: Mobile Crane Division (MCD) – Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Employment: Full-time

The Senior Mobile Crane Technician performs preventive maintenance, inspections, and complex repairs on mobile cranes to ensure compliance, reliability, and safety. This role requires advanced technical expertise across mechanical, hydraulic, structural, and electrical systems, including troubleshooting with OEM manuals and adherence to OSHA, ASME, ANSI, and NAVFAC P-307 standards. The technician documents service records and estimates, maintains accountability for tools and equipment, and provides solutions for component-level and major repair needs. Operating in field and shop environments, the Sr. Mobile Crane Technician plays a key role in supporting defense readiness through safe and efficient crane operations.

Overhead Projects Crane Technician

Location: Fabrication / Shop Richmond, VA

Employment: Full-time

The Overhead Projects Crane Technician is responsible for fabrication, assembly, testing, installation, overhauls and modernizations. This may include inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of overhead crane systems. This role requires expertise across mechanical, electrical, and structural components, with accountability for conducting OSHA and NAVFAC P-307 inspections and ensuring adherence to industry standards including OSHA, ASME, ANSI, CMAA, MHIA, and EM-385. OHP Technician play a critical role in maintaining operational readiness for defense and industrial applications.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Location: Mobile Crane Division – Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Employment: Full-time

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic services and repairs the diesel-powered truck portion of mobile cranes and other heavy construction equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations. This role is responsible for performing inspections, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems in alignment with FMCSA and DOT standards. Working closely with crane technicians, the mechanic provides field support, participates in crane-specific training, and ensures all repairs and maintenance activities are thoroughly documented. The position is essential to maintaining fleet readiness in support of defense-related operations.

Benefits

We take care of the people who take care of our customers. Craneworks offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, your financial future, and your professional growth, so you can focus on doing your best work on and off the job.

Health & Wellness
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
Financial Security
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Company Matching
  • Financial Planning Support
Protection & Care
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
Health Savings
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Pre-Tax Contributions
  • Employer HSA Contributions
Time Off & Balance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Scheduling
Career Growth
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • Industry Certifications
  • Continuing Education Support
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